Extreme Cold Hits Uttarakhand: Frost, Fog, and Freezing Temperatures Affect Plains and Mountains

In four districts of Uttarakhand, tourists are witnessing snowfall without any snowfall. This is because water sprayed here freezes after a short time. These include the high-altitude areas of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag. Water pipelines have frozen here, and people are drinking water by melting snow.

The worst conditions were in Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh and Kedarnath in Rudraprayag, where temperatures were recorded at -16°C.

According to the Meteorological Department, fog will prevail in the lower areas of Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Champawat, Pauri, and Dehradun today, January 12. A thick blanket of frost is also expected in the mountains.

A cold day warning has been issued for Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, while snowfall is expected across the state on Saturday.

Severe Cold Across Major Hill Stations

So here in Uttarkashi, the temperature of Yamunotri Dham was recorded at -9°C, -6°C in Munsyari, -13 in Badrinath, -8 in Hemkund Sahib, and -9°C in Harshil.

The weather in Uttarakhand will be quite cold on January 12, 2026. Very cold winds will blow in the morning and evening, and daytime temperatures will remain below normal. Daytime temperatures are generally expected to be around 10°C above normal (approximately 16-20°C) and significantly lower at night (approximately 3-8°C), making the cold feel severe.

The weather will be clear or hazy with light sunshine, and dense fog/mist may persist in the plains of the state, while in the higher hill areas the temperature will drop further and frost/cold will be felt more.

School timings changed in Dehradun

The cold weather continues to linger in the capital, Dehradun. The city experienced clear weather on Monday morning, with the temperature settling at around 6 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 22 and 23 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 6 degrees Celsius.

District Magistrate Savin Bansal has issued an order regarding school timings. According to the order, schools for grades 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centers will open only after 8:30 a.m. until January 31st.

Temperature of major cities on January 11 (in degrees Celsius)

According to the Meteorological Department, there is no rain forecast for the next 24 hours. Frost continues to linger in the region, which could impact fields and crops. Clear weather this morning brings the possibility of sunshine.

Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained between 70 and 90, placing Almora’s air in the moderate category. According to experts, sensitive individuals have been advised to avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors in the morning and late evening.

Weather Outlook for Next Three Days